Atty. Peter W Burns

Atty. Peter W Burns

Peter W Burns is a lawyer practicing labor law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1972, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Long Beach Long Beach 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter W Burns at a glance

Peter W Burns is a employment attorney based in Long Beach, California. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1985), Connecticut (1986), and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1987). Educated at Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College (J.D., 1985) and Boston University (B.A. University, 1972). Serands clients in Long Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter W Burns is a lawyer practicing labor law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1972, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Peter practices in Long Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter W Burns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter W Burns handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Long Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Peter W Burns's law office located?
Peter W Burns's law practice is located in Long Beach, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter W Burns handle?
Peter W Burns focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter W Burns practiced law?
Peter W Burns has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Peter W Burns go to law school?
Peter W Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A. University, 1972).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College
- 1985
B.A. University
Boston University
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1985
Connecticut
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1987

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